Today was Safer Kids and Homes free monthly car seat check and the third time in the last few weeks I have found car seats uninstalled or re-installed improperly after a car wash!
Please be sure to tell your car wash attendant NOT to remove the car seats unless you are sure you know how to re-install them properly. Even if you ask them not to remove them, be sure you check to see if the latches or seat belts are still clicked in and are firmly attached.
The two car seats I re-installed today were both in the same car. On had one latch unclipped from the lower anchor and the other had the seat belt running through the belt path, but was not fastened. The car had been at the car wash within the last few days and the seats had been cleaned under the child safety seats.
Fortunately, there was no crash. If there had been, there could have been tragic consequences. Remember, you never know when you could be involved in a crash. Make sure your children are secured in their child safety seats every ride!
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